Originally Posted by
slawecki
i have never seen a "huge" overhead on an italian train. i have the porter(less than 10 euro) drop my luggage off on the end of the compartment, and chain it either to the wall, or to each other. the porter is a really good deal when the train station requires down and up stairs(like bcn)
i have traveled light on appropriate circumstances. crossed the atlantic (25 days) in an ocean race with wet suit and fowl weather gear. when in europe, going to better places, i prefer attire better than foul weather gear.
It was a bin, but not an overhead bin. It was on the side of the train.
In my carry on I bring a dark navy blue blazer, charcoal and blue dress pants, a white and a blue dress shirt, two ties, and a pair of dress shoes. I squeeze in a pair of jeans, and as many tee's and polos as I can. I buy a few things like a few extra shirts if I'm here on an extended stay. I can dress the jacket up or down, wear with a tie to work, over a polo to a nice restaurant, or just wear jeans and a T.
No check-in, no waiting, no lost luggage, no porting big things around works for me, but I agree it's not for everyone.